Santa Rosa Pharmacy Residency
Postgraduate Year One (PGY-1) Pharmacy Residency Program
Program Type
- PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency
- Position: 1
Program Statement
The post-graduate year-one (PGY-1) pharmacy residency program builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for post-graduate year-two (PGY-2) pharmacy residency training.
The PGY-1 residency program at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Westover Hills provides a wide range of clinical experiences, with a focus on inpatient acute care in a community hospital setting. This program is designed to develop a strong, competent clinician and educator who can practice independently in a hospital setting. Rotations with a clinical focus are offered for the resident to gain knowledge of and expertise in pharmacotherapy, various disease states, and patient populations.
About the Residency Program
The program is affiliated with the University of Texas at Austin – College of Pharmacy (UTCOP). The UTCOP Teaching and Leadership Fellows Program (TLFP) is a learning experience provided to residents participating in pharmacy residency programs affiliated with UTCOP. The program provides the opportunity for pharmacy residents to gain fundamental knowledge and skills in teaching, learning, and leadership. The skills obtained can be utilized when providing medication and practice-related education to patients, caregivers, health care professionals, students, and the public (individuals and groups) in an experiential or didactic role. Residents will be required to document growth in teaching skills as well as leadership development throughout the program. The resident will receive a certificate at the completion of the program.
Program Information
In order to be considered for an interview, an applicant must have:
- Graduated, or will graduate, from an ACPE accredited pharmacy school
- A Texas pharmacy license or be eligible to obtain a Texas pharmacy license by September 30th of the residency year
- Participate in the ASHP Resident Matching Program
How to Apply:
To apply for this program, you must submit the following through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS):
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official college of pharmacy transcripts
All positions are offered through the ASHP Pharmacy Resident Matching Program
- ASHP Code: 74099
- NMS Code: 267913
Application deadline is December 31st.
The resident will complete seven required rotations and three elective rotations. The length of the rotations varies from four to six weeks. Pharmacy staffing and a clinical research project will occur longitudinally throughout the resident’s PGY1 year. Additionally, the month of December will be reserved for research.
Required rotations (7):
- Pharmacy Operations
- Internal Medicine I
- Internal Medicine II
- Critical Care
- Infectious Disease
- Emergency Medicine
- Pharmacy Management
Elective rotations (3):
- Pediatric Medicine
- Ambulatory Care
- Critical Care II
- Infectious Diseases II
Required longitudinal rotations (2):
- Clinical research project
- Staffing (one evening every week, one weekend every three weeks)
- Pharmacotherapy Seminar at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA)
- Pharmacotherapy Rounds (“Resident Rounds”) at UTHSCSA
- ALCALDE Southwest Leadership Conference
- Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP) Annual Seminar
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting
- Optional Teaching and Leadership Fellows Program (TLFP) certificate through UTCOP
- One major clinical research project
- Present research at the TSHP Annual Seminar, ASHP Clinical Midyear meeting, and ALCALDE Southwest Leadership Conference
- Stipend: $55,000
- Paid time off (PTO): 15 days
- Medical, dental, and life insurance plans are available
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Travel stipends to attend required meetings (i.e., TSHP Annual Seminar, ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, ALCALDE Southwest Leadership Meeting) including registration, transportation, meals, and hotel
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS
- Personal computer and desk space
- Lab coat with embroidered name
- Mentorship program
Nathalie Quach, Pharm.D., BCPS Residency Program Director Critical Care I & II Preceptor Clinical Research Preceptor |
David Chan, Pharm.D., MBA Pharmacy Management Preceptor |
Phu Dinh, Pharm.D., BCPS Ambulatory Care Preceptor Longitudinal Operations Preceptor |
Brittany Flynt, Pharm.D. Pharmacy Operations Preceptor |
Brian Olivares, Pharm.D., BCPS Internal Medicine II Preceptor |
Melchor Espinosa, Pharm.D., BCPS Infectious Disease Preceptor Emergency Medicine Preceptor |
Christina Tran, Pharm.D., BCPS Emergency Medicine Preceptor Pharmacotherapy Seminar Preceptor Pharmacotherapy Resident Rounds Preceptor |
Dominique Nguyen, Pharm.D. PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident |
For more information on CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Westover Hills PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program, please contact:
- Nathalie Quach, Pharm.D., BCPS
Residency Program Coordinator
Email: nathalie.quach@christushealth.org - David Chan, Pharm.D., MBA
Pharmacy Director
Email: david.chan2@christushealth.org
Facility Information
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Westover Hills
11212 State Highway 151
San Antonio, Texas 78251